Everyone talks about the "messy middle." That period of time where you're navigating the uncomfortable and the uncertainty. I've been hearing that term more often as I speak to others similar to me who are experiencing a layoff or a career break – or even those who...
The day started like any other Monday. Adam and I were getting James ready for school, making breakfast, easing into the week. Before the hustle and bustle of the morning began, I glanced at my work calendar for the day ahead. There it was. A 9:30am meeting titled...
As 2025 comes to a close, I've naturally been thinking a lot about this year. In astrology, 2025 was the Year of the Snake, which is a symbol of shedding, transformation, and quiet resilience. In numerology, it was a 9 year, which represents endings, completion, and...
Hey, fellow high achiever. Ever wonder why we’re often the first to burn out? It’s because high achievers are the ones who are always on. The ones who are efficient, effective, and dependable. So dependable that leadership keeps piling on more without hesitation....
I hit 10 years (!!) with my company, Salesforce, later this month. One whole decade with one company. It’s something that is more atypical these days; only 24% of women had 10 or more years of tenure with their current employer as of January 2024. That’s because...
Birthdays have a way of making me reflect. They serve as a reminder that growth is a continuous journey, not a destination. So, as I turn 36 today (one year closer to 40 - yikes!), I thought it would be fun to write out 35 things I've learned in my 35 years. In...
I didn’t expect to be surprised by motherhood. I went into motherhood with a realistic view, knowing that it would be challenging and test me in more ways than I could count. After reading stories about hardships, hearing them directly from family and friends, and...
Whether you’ve been in the workforce one year, ten years, or beyond that, there’s five key things I want you to remember when it comes to your career. No time is wasted in a job if you have the right attitude. Even in the crummiest of circumstances, lessons can be...
If I'm being honest, I've been struggling a bit with my new identity as “Mom.” For so long, I've wrapped myself up in my career and my work achievements. Since college, I've been known as the token career girl, someone whom my close family and friends turn to when...
I get to the end of each year and look back in disbelief that a new year is already beginning. This year is no different. Honestly, it feels even more surreal because I gave birth this year and now have a son - I still can’t believe it! To say it was a year of change...